2023 Earth Advantage Awards

Oregon sustainable builders rake in awards for climate-friendly homes

For more than 10 years, Earth Advantage has recognized builders who are committed to building single-family and multifamily homes that are healthier for residents and the environment. Award winners must participate in Earth Advantage’s home certification program, which provides third party verification that the homes are built above code, prioritizing efficiency, durability, comfort, and health. 

"The project teams that participate in Earth Advantage’s home certification program play a critical role in normalizing healthier, sustainable building practices. Our 2023 award winners are true leaders in the field, and we are honored to recognize them for their efforts.” 
—Rebecca Heilig, Director of Carbon-free Construction

2023 Earth Advantage Award Winners

Hall of Fame Builder - Single Family

Hall of Fame Builder - Single Family

Brooks Resources Corporation
Most Silver Homes

Most Silver Homes

Stonebridge Homes NW
Most Gold Homes

Most Gold Homes

Stonebridge Home NW
Construction Manager of the Year - Bend

Construction Manager of the Year - Bend

Brandon Berlanga - Pacific Construction & Development
Construction Manager of the Year - Portland

Construction Manager of the Year - Portland

Doug Webb - Stonebridge Homes NW
Hall of Fame Partner - Multifamily

Hall of Fame Partner - Multifamily

BDA Architecture & Planning
Most Certified Units

Most Certified Units

deChase Miksis Development, Crosswood LLC
Construction Manager of the Year - Multifamily

Construction Manager of the Year - Multifamily

Meghan Herteg, Walsh Construction
New Firm of the Year

New Firm of the Year

Related Northwest
Innovative Design

Innovative Design

Crosswood - Rowell Brokaw; deChase Miksis Development, LLC; John Hyland Construction; Crosswood LLC
Community Engaged Design

Community Engaged Design

Hayu Tilixam - LMC Construction; Carleton Hart Architecture; Community Development Partners; Native American Youth and Family Center
Single Family Affordable Project of the Year

Single Family Affordable Project of the Year

Cherry Blossom -  Habitat for Humanity, Portland
Single Family Market Rate Project of the Year

Single Family Market Rate Project of the Year

Damascus Passive House - Birdsmouth Design Build
Multifamily Affordable Project of the Year

Multifamily Affordable Project of the Year

Mamook Tokatee - LMC Construction; Carleton Hart Architecture; Community Development Partners; Native American Youth and Family Center
Multifamily Market Rate Project of the Year

Multifamily Market Rate Project of the Year

Crosswood - Rowell Brokaw; deChase Miksis Development, LLC; John Hyland Construction; Crosswood LLC
Zero Energy Project of the Year

Zero Energy Project of the Year

River Crossing Oxford model home - Ichijo, USA


Meet the Judges for the 2023 Earth Advantage Awards


 

Adrienne Fainman

As CEO and Lead Designer for CedarStone LLC, Adrienne Fainman specilizes in organic architecture, harmony between humans and the natural world. A proponent of holistic sustainability, she holds unique experience in planning, biophilic design, and innovative housing solutions. Adrienne gained invaluable experience partnering with acclaimed Indigenous Architect Douglas Cardinal on projects ranging from community assessments and data analysis to land-use planning and housing solutions tailored to the unique needs of First Nations communities and communities most affected by climate change. Adrienne holds her Masters of Architecture from the University of Oregon, and a Bachelor of Mathematics and Philosophy from the University of Winnipeg.

Sarah Abenaa Nuamah

Sarah Abenaa Nuamah holds a deep passion for energy efficiency and sustainable practices. She has an insatiable curiosity that fuels her analytical mind, and is fascinated with understanding the factors that contribute to how people are influenced by their surrounding environments. She has worked with Energy Performance Scores in residential new construction buildings and continues to foster her interest in the dynamics of occupants and their homes through designing and commissioning HRVs/ERVs with Small Planet Supply. Her commitment to promoting greener building practices and dedication to combining innovation, social impact, and environmental consciousness inspires her work in the industry.

Gauri Vengurlekar

Gauri Vengurlekar focuses on the management and execution on Edlen & Co.’s development and construction efforts. These include a major focus on non-profit partnerships and highly sustainable, strategic partnerships including Portland’s first and the world’s largest Living Building Challenge building. Before joining Edlen & Co., Gauri had 15 years of experience in the design and construction industry. She has her undergraduate degree from Academy of Architecture in Mumbai, India and a Masters in Architecture from the University of New Mexico. She currently serves on the board of Campfire Columbia.

Past Winners

2022


Single Family Hall-of-Fame Builder
Greg Welsh Construction

Multifamily Hall-of-Fame Builder
Carleton Hart Architecture

Construction Manager of the Year - Bend
Leonord Jarvis - Stonebridge Homes NW

Construction Manager of the Year - Portland
Tom DiCianno - David Weekley Homes

Construction Manager of the Year - Multifamily
Kurt Elliker - Colas Construction

Earth Advantage Lifetime Achievement
Mike O'Neil

New Firm of the Year
Portland Community Reinvestment Inititiatives

Innovative Design
Aspen - Ichijo USA

Community Engaged Design:
Songbird
Colas Construction
Bridge Housing
Ankrom Mosian

Single Family Affordable Project of the Year
Bridge Meadows Redmond
Walsh Construction
Bridge Meadows
Carleton Hart Architecture

Zero Energy Project of the Year
Trillium Townhomes
Green Hammer Design Build

Most Zero Energy Homes
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity

Most Platinum Homes
Ichijo USA

Most Gold Homes
David Weekley Homes

Most Silver Homes
Stonebridge Homes NW

Most Certified Homes
Stonebridge Homes NW

Most Certified Units
Northwest Housing Alteratives
 

2021


Hall of Fame Inductee
Birdsmouth Design-Build

Most Platinum Certified Homes
David Weekley Homes

Most Gold Certified Homes
Stone Bridge Homes NW

Most Silver Certified Homes
Stone Bridge Homes NW

Zero Energy Builder
Noyes Development

Volume Builder
Noyes Development

Custom Builder
Allen Contracting

New Builder
EquityQuest Homes

Lowest EPS®
Kor Community Land Trust
Elemental Energy
Dream Home Building & Design
NZ Development

Affordable Housing Project Team
REACH Community Development - Owner
MWA Architects - Architect
Housing Development Center - Owner’s Representative
Walsh Construction Co. - Builder

LEED® Project Team
Horizon Realty Advisors - Owner
Caron Architecture - Architect
John Hyland Construction - Builder

Earth Advantage Multifamily Team
Community Partners for Affordable Housing - Owner
Carleton Hart Architecture, P.C. - Architect
Housing Development Center - Owner’s Representative
LMC Construction - Builder

2020

Hall of Fame Inductee
Green Hammer

New Builder
David Weekley Homes

Volume Builder
Stone Bridge Homes NW

Custom Builder
Birdsmouth Construction

Zero Energy Builder
Noyes Development

Lowest EPS® (tie)
Akos Construction
Bilyeu Homes
Construction Manager
Jessica Canales
Birdsmouth

Most Platinum Certified
Noyes Development

Most Gold Certified
Stone Bridge Homes NW

Most Silver Certified
Palmer Homes

Affordable Housing Project Team
ROSE Community Development - Owner
Housing Development Center - Owner’s Representative
SERA Design and Architecture, Inc. - Architect
O'Neill/Walsh Community Builders - Builder

Earth Advantage Multifamily Project Team
Central City Concern - Owner
Ankrom Moisan Architects - Architect
Walsh Construction - Builder

LEED® for Homes Project Team
Home Forward - Owner
LRS Architects - Architect
LEVER Architecture - Architect
O'Neill/Walsh Community Builders - Builder





 

2019 

Hall of Fame Inductee
W. A. Hughes Construction

Zero Energy Builder
Noyes Development

Volume Builder
Noyes Development

Most Platinum Certified
Everett Custom Homes

Most Gold Certified
Stone Bridge Homes NW

Most Silver Certified
Pahlisch Homes

New Builder
Ichijo USA

Lowest EPS® (tie)
Noyes Development
JRA Green Building

Custom Builder
Design Build Portland

Construction Manager
Mundo Delgado
Noyes Development

Affordable Builder
Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East

LEED® Project Team
Oliver Station Project:
Palindrome Communities, LLC - Owner
Ankrom Moisan Architects - Architect UEB Builders, Inc. - Builder

Earth Advantage Multifamily
Garlington Place Apartments Project:
Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare - Owner
Scott | Edwards Architecture - Architect
Colas Construction - Builder
Housing Development Center - Owner's Representative
 

2018

Hall of Fame Inductee
Performance Homes

Zero Energy Builder
Birdsmouth Construction

Most Platinum Certified
Noyes Development

Custom Builder
Design Build Portland

New Builder
Wood & Moore Construction Inc.

Low Income Builder
Willamette West Habitat for Humanity

Most Gold Certified
Stone Bridge Homes NW
Most Silver Certified
Palmer Homes

Lowest EPS® (tie)
Birdsmouth Construction
Performance Homes

Volume Builder
Noyes Development

LEED® Project Team
Live Edge Residence
Nathan Good Architects Leader Builders

Earth Advantage Multifamily Project Team
Hill Park Apartments
Central City Concern - Owner Carleton Hart Architecture - Architect Colas Construction - Builder 

2017

Hall of Fame Builder
Everett Custom Homes

Zero Energy
G. Christianson Construction Inc.

Lowest EPS® Score
G. Christianson Construction Inc.

Custom Builder
Ethan Beck Homes

New Builder
Green Structures NW

Low Income Builder
Habitat for Humanity Portland / Metro East

Most EA Silver Certified Homes
Structure Development NW

Most EA Gold Certified Homes
Stone Bridge Homes NW

Most EA Platinum Certified Homes
Everett Custom Homes

Volume Builder
Noyes Development

LEED® Mutifamily Project Team
Walsh Construction
Bridge Housing
Ankrom Moisan Architects

Earth Advantage Multifamily Project Team
Gateway National Corp.
Studio410

Construction Manager
Alex Chavez, Noyes Development

2016

Hall of Fame Builder
Ethan Beck Homes

Zero Energy
Bilyeu Homes Inc.

Lowest EPS® Score
Woodcraft Building Inc.

Custom Builder
Cellar Ridge Construction

New Builder
Birdsmouth Construction

Low Income Builder
Willamette West Habitat for Humanity

Most EA Silver Certified Homes
Stone Bridge Homes NW

Most EA Gold Certified Homes
Stone Bridge Homes NW

Most EA Platinum Certified Homes
Everett Custom Homes

Volume Builder
Everett Custom Homes

LEED® for Homes
Turner Construction/American Assets Trust

Multifamily Builder 
SunWest Builders

Construction Manager
Vance Burton/Olympic Homes

 

2015

Hall of Fame Builder 
Noyes Development

Lowest EPS® Score
W H Hull Company

Custom Builder
Bilyeu Homes

New Builder
Cook Construction

Low Income Builder 
Walsh Construction

Most Silver Certified Homes     
Hendrickson Homes

Most Gold Certified Homes
Stone Bridge Homes NW

Most Platinum Certified Homes
Noyes Development

Volume Builder
Everett Custom Homes

LEED® for Homes  
NW Ventures Group

Multifamily Builder
Walsh Construction

Construction Manager
Andy Thomas
Stone Bridge Homes NW

 

2014

Hall of Fame Builder
Marnella Homes

Lowest EPS
Timberline Construction

Custom Builder
Hammer and Hand
New  Builder 
Advantage Services Construction
 
Volume Builder
Noyes Development

Low Income Builder
Willamette West Habitat for Humanity
LEED® Builder
Green Hammer

Multifamily Builder
John Residential Group
 


 

2013

Low Income Builder
LMC Construction

Custom Builder
Woodcraft Building

New Builder
Four Square Design/Build

LEED® for Homes
Jovick Construction

Volume Builder
Noyes Development

Hall of Fame
Stone Bridge Homes NW

2012

Low Income Builder
Willamette West Habitat for Humanity

Custom Builder
Green Hammer

New Builder
Noyes Development

LEED® for Homes
Essex General Construction

Volume Builder
Quail Homes

Hall of Fame
SolAire Homebuilders